One pretty important detail is that vaginal meshes were upgraded (in 2011 or 2012 I think?) by the FDA from Class II to Class III medical devices. Class II are things like wheelchairs, pregnancy tests, etc. so testing requirements are minimal. Class III are the most strictly regulated. The Gynemesh (made by Ethicon, a…

This is why I only refer to them as “genital reveal parties” which is a) more accurate and b) creepy enough to maybe make people think twice about doing it.

Ahh the Chairman’s Selection at Fine Wines and Good Spirits! Hello PA!

The hospitals where I had each of my kids gave me all the supplies I needed. I did not have a c-section or episiotomy, just a couple stitches the 2nd time around. The nurse for my first told me to stash the freebies in a bag so they would keep replacing them, so I went home with enough pads and tucks and squirt…

Letting perfect be the enemy of good and all that...it’s just tired at this point

You left out 2/3-1/3 mayo-ketchup which is the proper ratio for a Cane sauce base. Just add garlic powder, black pepper, and some woozy for the most perfect fry dipping sauce that has ever and will ever exist.

I have done this forever! I used to be a short order cook and met a woman who put black pepper on ketchup and my life changed. Added bonus: it keeps my kids from stealing ketchup off my plate.

This feels...trivial...but it’s Lara Jean

Ughh there are 100 former bachelor contestants who would be more interesting to watch than Colton. 

I totally agree. She’s chosen to do this, for whatever her reasons may be. I guess what I mean is that it is maybe less shocking given her circumstances because her decision doesn’t depend on finances or time as much as it may for others. The emotional baggage that comes with it has no price tag or time frame, sure,…

Counterpoint, with all due respect: we have no idea how much he appreciates her, has hurt her, or has embarrassed her. 

I think this is an important point though--she’s got financial stability and doesn’t have to be showing up for a 9-5 job or anything. That it’s so shocking to see someone famous tending to their family and related responsibilities with the myriad resources available to her maybe says something about our expectations…

So much love for Church Brew Works...I just don’t get it. The acoustics of being in an old church make for a noisy dinner and the food is pretty mediocre. I was never super impressed by their beer either. Church brew works is basically where every family goes to eat when they drop their 18 year old off at Pitt for…

I feel like Jason would be a great bachelor but probably won’t get it. His family seemed so lovely and he was so genuine and caring. 

It’s weird that Kraft Heinz is headquartered there

I have a pair of brown wedges with a glossy tortoise shell print on the toe. They are actually cute and I get compliments all the time. Hands down the most comfortable non-flats ever. I regret nothing.

The Good Fife

2nd par: It’s “gleaned” not “gleamed”

I discussed options like this when we were done having kids, and disliked all of them. I prepared for a tough conversation convincing my husband that he should get a vasectomy because my reproductive system had done the heavy lifting for long enough. Thank god he was totally on board with the idea.

I wholeheartedly agree. Maybe I’ve lost some optimism over things like this, but I get little joy from seeing headlines that a politician was “vanquished” or “annihilated” or “eviscerated” or whatever other synonym one can dream up. We are applying a rational person’s reaction to extreme public shaming to individuals…